Helmut Kohl quotes - page 3

My parents were Christians - Catholics, but not in the close-minded sense. I remember my mother to be a very pious woman, but she was never against other religions. (Helmut Kohl)
I have every reason, despite the resentment and exasperation, to be proud. I have nothing better to be proud of than being proud of German unity. View quote
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I knew that I could never win a referendum in Germany. We would have lost a referendum on the introduction of the euro. That's quite clear. I would have lost, and by seven to three. View quote
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People in Tel Aviv can not imagine, but in 1990, here in Leipzig or Dresden, whoever wanted to buy a car had to wait 14 years. The East Germans worked like people in the West, but the fruits of their labor were harvested by a criminal regime. View quote
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Our shared historical experiences led myself and Mitterrand to the decision that we must do everything to prevent further wars. View quote
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Two decisions have damaged the stability both of the euro and of Europe: the premature admission of Greece to the euro area and the breach and subsequent weakening of the stability and growth pact. View quote
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When people come to write about my period of office, I would be very happy if they say that I made a contribution to finding the happy medium again for the Germans. View quote
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In a democracy, if you don't get the votes, nothing else is possible, no matter how wonderful your dreams. View quote
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I like everything that makes you fat. View quote
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We Germans have learned from history. We are a peace-loving, freedom-loving people. There is only one place for us in the world: at the side of the free nations. View quote
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When I was elected to head the German government, I was fortunate enough to find a partner in Francois Mitterrand. (Helmut Kohl)
It was a stroke of luck that there were about four to six leaders in power in the mid-'80s who really trusted one another and could really make things happen. View quote
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There must be no question for us that we in the European Union and the eurozone stand by Greece in solidarity. View quote
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